Headdress
(19th century-early 20th century)
Medium
fibre, bamboo, cassowary feathers
Measurements
28.2 × 49.0 × 20.8 cm (variable)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Presented through the NGV Foundation by Todd Barlin, Governor, 2005
Public domain
Gallery location
Not on display
Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
Torres Strait Islands
Accession Number
2005.383
Department
First Nations Australia
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